25 “Now his older son was in the field. And as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 So he called one of the servants and asked what these things meant. 27 And he said to him, ‘Your brother has come, and because he has received him safe and sound, your father has killed the fatted calf.’
28 “But he was angry and would not go in. Therefore his father came out and

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with him. 29 But he answered his father, ‘Look! All these years I’ve been slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends. 30 But when this son of yours who has squandered your property with prostitutes comes home, you kill the fattened calf for him!’

31 “And he said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that I have is yours. 32 It was right that we should make merry and be glad, for your brother was dead and is alive again, and was lost and is found.’” —Luke 15:25-32
What’s really in us gets

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in relationships.

Healthy relationships flow from the

of the Father’s love.

• v 28. He came out and “pleaded” or “intreated” his son.
• Parakaleo - to call near, exhort, comfort, admonish, to call to one’s side, encourage, and strengthen, to instruct and teach.

Be willing to think through your

and talk it out.

Make

your priority over justifying the distance in the relationship you’re holding onto.

• This story reveals that you can live in the Father’s house and fail to understand his
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  .
• Luke 9 - consider what spirit governs you?

Healthy relationships have healthy

.

25 So stop telling lies. Let us tell our neighbors the truth, for we are all parts of the same body. 26 And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 for anger gives a foothold to the devil.
28 If you are a thief, quit stealing. Instead, use your hands for good hard work, and then give generously to others in need. 29 Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.
30 And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption. 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. 32 Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted,

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one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. —Ephesians 4:25-32

How to generate connection in our relationships:
1. Speak with

and without exaggeration.
2. Keep

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.
3. Use words that

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up the other person.
4. Carry

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.